14 — Roadmap (Future Versions)
Editorial note (non-normative):
This chapter has been editorially refined to improve clarity and readability of the VILF roadmap. No roadmap items, timelines, or version references have been modified.
14 – Roadmap (Future Versions)
How to Read This Chapter
Outlines planned improvements across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons (OECD, 2021). It is a forward-looking view, not a release history or execution plan.
14.1 Purpose
Provides visibility into future enhancements.
The purpose statement frames intent; the horizon structure below organizes the timeline view.
14.2 Horizons
- Horizon 1 (0–12 months): refinements
- Horizon 2 (12–24 months): archetypes, repositories
- Horizon 3 (24+ months): cross-country models, advanced MEL
14.3 Features for VILF 1.1
- expanded cases,
- role modules,
- governance audit tools,
- diagrams,
- digital tooling.
These features are directional; later versions extend the roadmap beyond the next release.
14.4 Candidate Features for VILF 2.0
- cross-lab data schemas,
- legislation guidance,
- portfolio simulation models,
- multi-country deployment.
Dependencies below indicate the conditions required to validate or prioritize these candidates.
14.5 Dependencies
- field testing,
- MEL insights,
- research,
- collaboration.
Governance rules establish how roadmap changes are approved and versioned.
14.6 Governance of Roadmap
Must follow VXF versioning rules.
14.7 Connection to Annexes
Next chapter provides optional annexes.
References
OECD (2021) Foresight and Anticipatory Governance in Practice. Paris: OECD.